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Family of 12-year-old girl from London who died after severe allergic reaction to a milkshake containing nuts welcome fine and community order for cafe operator
The family of 12-year-old Mia Shay St Hilaire from Sydenham, London who died after suffering a severe allergic reaction after drinking a milkshake believed to have contained traces of nuts, have welcomed an £18,000 fine and 100-hour community order for the operator of Bermondsey’s Pop Inn Cafe.
Covid Inquiry to hear from lawyer taking on AstraZeneca on behalf of those seriously injured or bereaved as a result of Covid-19 vaccine
Leigh Day lawyer Sarah Moore will give evidence to Module 4 of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry concerning the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme (VDPS) on Wednesday 29 January 2025.
Trial of the London Bullion Market Association to go ahead at the High Court next year following alleged human rights abuses at African gold mine
The High Court has ruled that a legal claim against the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) alleging it is wrongly certifying gold from a mine in Tanzania as free from serious human rights abuses will go to trial in the summer of 2026.
Families of Forbury Gardens terror attack victims call for urgent meeting with Health Secretary following Southport killings
The families of the victims of the June 2020 Forbury Gardens terror attack have expressed their heartbreak and frustration following the recent killings in Southport, which claimed the lives of three young girls.
Opponents of Balcombe fossil fuel development set to have case heard in Appeal Court
Frack Free Balcombe Residents Association (FFBRA) will have their legal case opposing a fossil fuel development in Balcombe, Sussex, heard in the Court of Appeal on 28 or 29 January.
Inquest into the death of Marta Elena Vento, aged 27
The first day of the inquest into the death of Spanish national Marta Elena Vento was told that the 27-year-old hotel receptionist was killed in a brutal attack by Stephen Cole, a 32-year-old who had recently been released from prison.
US nonbinary citizen brings gender recognition certificate appeal to Court of Appeal
The Court of Appeal is set to hear an appeal brought by Ryan Castellucci following a High Court ruling that it was lawful for the Gender Recognition Panel (GRP) not to issue them a nonbinary Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC).
Leeds hospitals newborn death rates reflect experience of mother represented by Leigh Day
A mother whose baby suffered catastrophic brain damage during birth at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust says her experience reflects subsequent reports of a high number of neonatal deaths in Leeds.
Strengthen Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill to address peer on peer abuse, says abuse team lawyer
Leigh Day abuse team solicitor Andrew Lord has joined with Rape Crisis and other campaign groups to call for improved guidance to schools on the subject of peer on peer abuse.
Morrisons workers overcome latest hurdle in battle for equal pay
Morrisons shop workers fighting for equal pay have overcome another step in their legal process following a judgment handed down by the Employment Tribunal.
Inquest finds 39-year-old William Northcott from Torquay died after his prescription drugs, along with amphetamine caused him to suffer a cardiac arrythmia
An inquest has found that 39-year-old William Northcott from Torquay died from a toxic mix of his prescription drugs as well as a small amount of amphetamine. He also had an enlarged heart which was not picked up on by those prescribing his medication.
Family of former Kent dockyard worker appeal for information after asbestos-related cancer death
The family of a man who worked at a dockyard and warehouses in Kent are appealing for former colleagues and witnesses who may have worked with him to come forward with any information following his death from mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos.